13:58
Umbrella in the McLaren...
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2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix LIVE UPDATES!
Live text commentary of race day at the 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix
27 Jul 2025
14:00
Formation lap is underway
The formation is now underway behind the Safety Car.
13:58
Tyres
All 20 drivers are on intermediates.
13:58
Here's Lewis Hamilton, photo captured by Crash.net's Lewis Larkam.
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13:56
News from race control
Formation lap will be behind the Safety Car.
13:51
Tsunoda expects start change
"Like this, I don't think we can do a standing start, but we can race, maybe wait a bit, but the issue will be visibility."
13:45
15 minutes to go
It's now time for the Belgian national anthem.
The rain continues to fall. I would be shocked if the race starts on time.
13:40
Leclerc arrives on the grid
Charles Leclerc
13:39
The calm before the storm
Crash's Lewis Larkam is on the grid.
View on the grid
13:36
Hamilton radio
"This level of rain is expected for the next 35 to 40 minutes," Hamilton is told.
13:33
The rain is falling
The rain is now coming down at Spa. Hopefully we can start on time!
13:28
Weather update
It's raining again so we're set with for an intermediates race start. However, heavier ran is on the way.
13:26
The starting grid at Spa
Four drivers are starting from the pit lane.
| 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Starting Grid | |||
| Pos | Driver | Nat. | Team |
| 1 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren F1 Team |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | AUS | McLaren F1 Team |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Scuderia Ferrari HP |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | NED | Oracle Red Bull Racing |
| 5 | Alex Albon | THA | Atlassian Williams Racing |
| 6 | George Russell | GBR | Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team |
| 7 | Yuki Tsunoda | JPN | Oracle Red Bull Racing |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | FRA | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | NZL | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team |
| 10 | Gabriel Bortoleto | BRA | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber |
| 11 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team |
| 12 | Oliver Bearman | GBR | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team |
| 13 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | BWT Alpine F1 Team |
| 14 | Nico Hulkenberg | GER | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber |
| 17 | Franco Colapinto | ARG | BWT Alpine F1 Team |
| 20 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team |
| PL | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Atlassian Williams Racing |
| PL | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Scuderia Ferrari HP |
| PL | Kimi Antonelli | ITA | Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team |
| PL | Fernando Alonso | ESP | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team |
13:23
Welcome
Hello everyone and welcome to the Crash.net live blog for race day at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Just under 40 minutes until the start of the race.
